American Persimmon

Gooseberry

American Persimmon and Gooseberry

American Persimmon

Gooseberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Gastric irritation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

33.50 g10.18 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g4.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

12.50 g4.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.80 g0.88 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.020.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

81.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.01 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

-0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.29 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

66.00 mg27.70 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

-0.37 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

-2.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

-0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-70.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.60 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.58 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

310.00 mg198.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

2.50 mg0.31 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

27.00 mg25.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

26.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.36 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-46.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

20.00 mg271.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

16.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

64.40 g87.87 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.90 g0.49 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

127.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

70.00 kcal44.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

-44.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

276.00 kcal360.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

-73.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

25.00 kcal40.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

345.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

257.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn, Winter

Summer

Varieties

Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

Seedless Variety

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Color

Orange, Red, Yellow

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Yellow

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Sweet

Astringent

Origin

Eastern United States

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loamy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.56-6.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Dry, Warm

Facts

Facts about

It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

China

Germany

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Diospyros virginiana

Ribes uva-crispa

Synonym

Diospyros virginiana

Ribes grossularia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales

Saxifragales

Family

Ebenaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Diospyros

Ribes

Species

D. virginiana

R. uva-crispa

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between American Persimmon and Gooseberry

We might think that American Persimmon and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. American Persimmon and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between American Persimmon and Gooseberry is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh American Persimmon and Gooseberry with peel is 127.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 70.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal respectively. Thus, American Persimmon and Gooseberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of American Persimmon and Gooseberry is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.